Circular 31 of 2026 · Post 31/48 · Ref RECRUIT 2026/312
FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR
National Prosecuting Authority
- CentrePretoria: Head Officer
- LevelLevel 09
Closing date: Closes today
Job details
- Circular
- 31 of 2026
- Page No.
- 6–7
- Circular Post
- 31/48
- Reference number
- RECRUIT 2026/312
- Department
- National Prosecuting Authority
- Centre
- Pretoria: Head Officer
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (excluding benefits)
- Closing date
- 14 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at National Prosecuting Authority.
The listed centre is Pretoria: Head Officer.
Applications close on 14 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (excluding benefits)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in one of the following: Forensic Investigations, Forensic Auditing, Criminal Investigation, Certified Fraud Examiner or equivalent.
- Three (3) years’ experience in financial investigation.
- Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
- The ability to perform administrative tasks efficiently, effectively, and error free to provide a record of the activities/deliverables.
- The means of formal, clear, and persuasive presentation of facts and ideas.
- Communication includes the ability to convey messages to individuals and groups at the appropriate time and to incorporate listening proficiencies so as to identify ideas, attitudes and actual content.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Ability to plan and organize work and distinguish between urgent and important tasks/activities.
- Ability to achieve excellence in delivering the planned customer service outcomes (i.e. service levels and standards) for the NPA and ensure the highest level of customer care and customer satisfaction.
- Ability to identify and solve problems by analysing situations and apply critical thinking in order to resolve problems and decide on courses of action and implement the solutions developed in order to overcome problems and constraints.
- Valid driver’s licence.
Duties
- Conduct case assessments.
- Conduct case planning.
- Conduct a detailed financial investigation in high value and complex matters.
- Undertake stakeholder engagements.
- Provide administration support services with regard to case management.
Enquiries
Phumelele Simelane Tel No: (012) 845 7772
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
e mail: Recruit2026312@npa.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applicants must apply by submitting applications on the most recent Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience information).
- Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA (only when shortlisted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (only when shortlisted).
- All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
- No late applications will be accepted/processed. Documents should not be password protected, and ZIP files will be blocked. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays.
- All applications must reach the NPA on/or before the closing date.
- No late applications will be accepted/processed. The applicant’s attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System in terms of e-mailed applications. Please Do Not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your applications to enquire if your application(s) have been received. If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, then you can contact the NPA. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within (6) six months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- Successful candidates will be subjected to a security clearance of at least confidential. Appointment to this position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. A valid driver’s license will be a requirement where applicable.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two preentry assessments which are, a practical exercise and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- All SMS posts will be subjected to a lifestyle audit. SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the NPA.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. A pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is required for all SMS applicants for Public Service Act positions in the NPA (SMS pre-entry certificate to be submitted prior to appointment). NPA Act appointments are exempted from the pre-entry certificate requirement. This is a Public Service specific training programme. The name of the course is Certificate for entry into the SMS. The full details can be sourced from the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/..
- Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021 a new application form for employment (Z83) is in use. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.zavacancies. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered. NB!
- Applicants Who Are Successful Must Please Note That The NPA Is Not In A Position To Pay Resettlement Costs
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 31 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 31/48 : FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR REF NO: RECRUIT 2026/312 Asset Forfeiture Unit
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Officer
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in one of the following: Forensic Investigations, Forensic Auditing, Criminal
Investigation, Certified Fraud Examiner or equivalent. Three (3) years’ experience in financial investigation. Demonstrable competency in acting
Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. The ability to perform administrative tasks efficiently, effectively, and error free to provide a
record of the activities/deliverables. The means of formal, clear, and persuasive presentation of facts and ideas. Communication includes the ability to convey
messages to individuals and groups at the appropriate time and to incorporate listening proficiencies so as to identify ideas, attitudes and actual content.
Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to plan and organize work and distinguish between urgent and important tasks/activities. Ability to achieve
excellence in delivering the planned customer service outcomes (i.e. service levels and standards) for the NPA and ensure the highest level of customer
care and customer satisfaction. Ability to identify and solve problems by analysing situations and apply critical thinking in order to resolve problems and
decide on courses of action and implement the solutions developed in order to overcome problems and constraints. Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Conduct case assessments. Conduct case planning. Conduct a detailed financial investigation in high value and complex matters. Undertake
stakeholder engagements. Provide administration support services with regard to case management.
ENQUIRIES : Phumelele Simelane Tel No: (012) 845 7772
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026312@npa.gov.za
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (excluding benefits)
CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Officer
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B -degree (NQF level 7) or Three (3) year Diploma (NQF level 6) in one of the following: Forensic Investigations, Forensic Auditing, Criminal
Investigation, Certified Fraud Examiner or equivalent. Three (3) years’ experience in financial investigation. Demonstrable competency in acting
Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility. The ability to perform administrative tasks efficiently, effectively, and error free to provide a
record of the activities/deliverables. The means of formal, clear, and persuasive presentation of facts and ideas. Communication includes the ability to convey
messages to individuals and groups at the appropriate time and to incorporate listening proficiencies so as to identify ideas, attitudes and actual content.
Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to plan and organize work and distinguish between urgent and important tasks/activities. Ability to achieve
excellence in delivering the planned customer service outcomes (i.e. service levels and standards) for the NPA and ensure the highest level of customer
care and customer satisfaction. Ability to identify and solve problems by analysing situations and apply critical thinking in order to resolve problems and
decide on courses of action and implement the solutions developed in order to overcome problems and constraints. Valid driver’s licence.
DUTIES : Conduct case assessments. Conduct case planning. Conduct a detailed financial investigation in high value and complex matters. Undertake
stakeholder engagements. Provide administration support services with regard to case management.
ENQUIRIES : Phumelele Simelane Tel No: (012) 845 7772
APPLICATIONS : e mail: Recruit2026312@npa.gov.za